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1812 : The War That Forged a Nation
1812 The War That Forged a Nation
Author: Walter R. Borneman
In June 1812 the still-infant United States had the audacity to declare war on the British Empire. Fought between creaking sailing ships and armies often led by bumbling generals, the ensuing conflict featured a tit-for-tat "You burned our capital, so we'll burn yours" and a legendary battle unknowingly fought after the signing of a peace treaty...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780060531126
ISBN-10: 0060531126
Publication Date: 10/1/2004
Pages: 368
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Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Type: Hardcover
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Written in an informal style, as per someone without a string of academic credentials, but clear and well written. He seems to take special delight in describing the naval battles.
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